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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 166.90, 230.27 and 96.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 166.90, 230.27 and 96.94 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    166.90 : 230.27 = 96.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    166.90/230.27 = 96.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    166.90x = 230.27 × 96.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    166.90x = 22,323.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323.41/166.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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